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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.82, 22,806.48 and 5,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.82, 22,806.48 and 5,341.50 is: 8,014.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.82 : 22,806.48 = 5,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.82/22,806.48 = 5,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.82x = 22,806.48 × 5,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.82x = 121,820,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,820,812.92/15,200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.09

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